NAICS 339950: Sign Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing signs and related displays of all materials (except printing paper and paperboard signs, notices, displays). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 339950 – Sign Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and installation of custom signage and visual communication systems for public and institutional use. This includes illuminated signs, wayfinding systems, directional signage, safety signage, digital displays, and scoreboard units constructed from materials such as aluminum, acrylic, LED arrays, and weather-resistant composites.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 339950.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 339950 – Sign Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and installation of custom signage and visual communication systems for public and institutional use. This includes illuminated signs, wayfinding systems, directional signage, safety signage, digital displays, and scoreboard unit...
NAICS 339950 – Sign Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and installation of custom signage and visual communication systems for public and institutional use. This includes illuminated signs, wayfinding systems, directional signage, safety signage, digital displays, and scoreboard units constructed from materials such as aluminum, acrylic, LED arrays, and weather-resistant composites. These products serve critical functional and aesthetic roles in federal facilities, military installations, parks, transportation hubs, and veteran centers, where compliance with ADA standards, environmental durability, and long-term maintenance efficiency are paramount. In government contracting, this NAICS bridges manufacturing and installation services, often requiring specialized fabrication capabilities, certified welding, electrical integration, and on-site project management. Top contractors in this sector include MEDIANOW, INC., PLAYCRAFT SYSTEMS LLC, PHOENIX GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC, SPORTABLE SCOREBOARDS INC, MAYOINTHEMIX LLC, TIMEKEEPING SYSTEMS, INC., ONEIDA BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, INC., and BHPE LLC. These firms range from small businesses with niche expertise in ADA-compliant signage to mid-sized primes offering turnkey sign systems with embedded electronics. The competitive landscape is characterized by specialized capabilities in durable materials, digital display integration, and federal procurement compliance, with many contractors holding WOSB or HUBZone certifications. Primary buyers include the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, and General Services Administration. Demand is driven by facility modernization, accessibility mandates, security enhancement, and infrastructure renewal programs across military bases, VA medical centers, national parks, and federal courthouses. The market is moderately competitive with high barriers to entry due to technical specifications, regulatory compliance, and logistics requirements. Opportunities exist for contractors with expertise in LED technology, outdoor-rated enclosures, and integrated control systems. Growing emphasis on energy-efficient lighting and smart signage platforms is reshaping procurement priorities, favoring vendors with proven experience in federal installations and lifecycle support.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 339950 work as a small business.
The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.
13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 339950, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST VANGUARD RENTALS & SALES, INC. | $3.2M | 12 |
| SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC | $1.5M | 3 |
| AML-AMERICAN MADE LOGISTICS | $1.3M | 5 |
| BOEING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES X, INC. | $1.3M | 124 |
| TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC | $1.3M | 81 |
| SYSTEM 2/90, INC. | $1.1M | 4 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALUMINUM SIGN & SUPPLY LLC | $925K | 8 |
| CREATIVE SIGN SERVICE INC | $782K | 4 |
| TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICE LLC | $752K | 3 |
| GIZMO ART PRODUCTION, INC | $586K | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 339950.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 339950, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 34,856 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
46%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
3%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
34,856
47% of 74,176 total awards
Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
339950This Code Sign Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 46% | 34,85647% of 74,176 | |
33995NAICS Industry | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 46% | 34,85647% of 74,176 | |
3399Industry Group Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 51% | 1,354,62845% of 2,985,758 | |
339Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 66% | 3,337,27865% of 5,134,836 | |
33Sector Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 44% | 17,009,36869% of 24,571,787 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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